as in connects
to fit (two or more things) together securely
She interlocked her fingers with his.
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Davis connects with the 3-1 pitch, which falls into a soft spot in center field, bringing in two runs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026 -
Kintetsu rail connects Yoshino to Osaka and Nara, and local buses help access trailheads.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz that links the Gulf to the rest of the world has been at a standstill as operators fear attacks and insurance companies cancel war coverage.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Bernstein report notes that while sales in the region will be impacted, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean, and rising oil prices will have ripple effects across the global automotive industry.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mark Lanier, a lawyer for the plaintiff, questioned Mosseri on Wednesday about whether Instagram chooses profits over the health and safety of minors and whether Mosseri oversees an app that hooks younger users.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The cat who reaches through the kennel bars and hooks a paw around your finger.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fortner joins former teammate, inside linebacker Devin Lloyd, as part of the Panthers’ external free-agent haul.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The veteran guard joins James (right hip contusion, left foot arthritis) and backup big man Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain), who are questionable, on the team’s injury report.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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This delicious treat combines Chick-fil-A Lemonade (or Diet Lemonade) and the signature Icedream dessert mixed with strawberry and hibiscus flavors.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Much like Catastrophe, Derry Girls combines irreverent farce with weightier issues that sometimes take you by surprise but never betray the series’ light-hearted metier.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Built around a compact semiconductor laser framework, the system integrates a multi-wavelength configuration operating across green, blue, and infrared laser bands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Yoga teacher Katy Vanek integrates the animals into the flow of the class.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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This research dovetails with other recent studies that have shown that modest daily caffeine consumption can have positive health effects.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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The launch, which dovetails with the brand’s recent expansion into Australia with Mecca, represents further growth opportunities, Chamberlin said.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her debut novel fuses music, science fiction, and consciousness into a luminous tapestry that challenges humanity to dream bigger and love deeper.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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New Scenic Café On the outskirts of Duluth heading toward Two Harbors, the New Scenic Café fuses Scandinavian and American-style dining in a warm, welcoming atmosphere with lake views and a garden space.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Interlocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interlocks. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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